siege mentality

noun

1. a state of mind whereby one believes that one is being constantly attacked, oppressed, or isolated.

siege mentality

noun

1. a state of mind in which a person believes that he or she is being constantly oppressed or attacked

Word History and Origins

Origin of siege mentality¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

This kind of siege mentality has become the official posture of the right since the rise of Trump.

From Salon

In Tim Alberta’s new book, “The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory,” he explains that many evangelical Christians have developed, in the words of the rightist Southern Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress, an “under siege” mentality that has allowed them to embrace Trump, whose decadent curriculum vitae runs counter to many of their stated values.

From Seattle Times

I think there is a bit of a siege mentality at Old Trafford at the moment because of those kind of rumours, and Ten Hag has tried to shake up his team, leaving out Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial against the Blues.

From BBC

How much belief has built behind the scenes of England's siege mentality?

From BBC

England have obviously used that siege mentality and that is great.

From BBC